This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Morningstar Landscaping, Inc. is an award-winning landscape design/build/service company. Our designs range from simple concepts to sophisticated arrangements. Your personality and preferences determine what blend of these elements are used and to what extent. A true signature garden should not look designed and built, but rather natural and complementary to the residence. Our landscape compositions enhance and blend with their natural environment.
We are committed to professionalism, originality and quality control from start to finish. This ensures the quality of each complete garden and installation. Every garden begins with a personal consultation where we learn about you, your plant preferences and the style and spirit you want your signature garden to express. Your personalized design is based on this strong foundation.
We believe gardens are not designed to mature overnight. We design for the long-term gardens. Our gardens gain splendor year after year, and delight through the seasons.
Meet Jodi:
Jodi is a Certified Horticulture Therapist, Landscape Professional, and Landscape Construction Project Manager, designing and implementing landscape projects in the Austin area for over 20 years. Jodi strives to create beautiful landscapes that enhance the environment and welcome nature in our lives. considering the extreme dynamics of Texas weather she utilizes many native and adaptable species.
Business highlights
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
We are an award-winning landscape design/build/service company that specializes in landscape construction. We design and create outdoor living spaces of all kinds.
decks, landscaping, masonry, mulch, remodeling, roofing, pavers, gravel, tree service, house painters, interior painters, hardscaping, patios, outdoor kitchens
+ 11 more
You must pick Morningstar Landscaping for your next project(s)! I am a repeat & lifelong customer. This is now the 4th time working with Morningstar over the last 8 years, and I love everything they have done (I think we’re up to 10-11 projects completed). There isn’t anything that they cannot do! Everything is beautiful with quality craftsmanship and satisfaction guaranteed. Great value. The crew is respectful, always keep a clean site, and finish the job on time. This time around we did a lot! They trimmed my Oak Trees, fixed mortar on my flagstone patio + re-stained my pergola (Morningstar built this for me in 2016 and it has held up beautifully even through our harsh elements), added clear polycarbonate roofing to the pergola, built limestone boarders for my flower beds, created an area for my grill AND put the finishing touches on a little rock garden I tried to start on my own. You will love the owner, Jodi, she’s amazing and one of the best!! And her crew is awesome too! Jodi has been working with the same guys for years-- they make an excellent team!
Description of Work: Tree trimming, landscaping borders, staining &, mortar repair of patio, rock garden with grilling pad, pergola roofing
We are very happy with the final landscaping. We honestly didn’t know what we wanted and relied on Jodie to give us ideas - she was fantastic and the crew was hard working and always on time. The weather was very hot and they worked anyway. It took longer than estimated but the fickle TX weather and our changes caused the delay..We finally have a backyard we can enjoy and it was a pleasure working with Jodie and the crew!!!!
Description of Work: Create a new outdoor living space using slate for the patio area and designated grill space. The backyard had an intense slope so the team graded the land, added soil, and installed new Zoysia. Landscape lights were installed as well as replacing few outlets. Replaced a non-functional pathway with a new beautiful one and lots of plants and new ornamemtal trees.
Finished doing an extensive inside renovation to my second home and was ready to tackle on the outside. Jodi came out and helped design the front and back with great ideas. They constructed a new patio area with beautiful gravel, installed a cowboy pool, deck, built a gorgeous pergola, stained and painted, added landscape lighting, did grading to the land, French drains, and extensive landscaping. Love the privacy trees Jodi chose as well as all the fun plants. Couldn’t be happier and will recommend again.
Description of Work: Total front amd back landacape renovation starting from scratch after a home improvement project
The job went perfectly smooth & is absolutely beautiful! We really appreciate the concern & care Jodi used in making sure all the plants are cared for properly with attention to irrigation details! She definitely earned the 5 stars!!
Description of Work: Removed unwanted, stone and plants, and created stone borders, adjusted irrigation, installed plants and mulch. Created new plant areas, installed landscape, lighting, as well as remove a dead tree stump.
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Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so very much! We really enjoyed working for y’all. Please stay in touch with any questions or future projects you have, and have a wonderful Summer :) Jodi
Carolyn B.
04/2024
5.0
pavers, gravel, tree service, house painters
+ 1 more
This was my third project with Jodi Phillips of Morningstar Landscaping and she once again did an outstanding job! Jodi is extremely knowledgeable, has great ideas, and executes flawlessly on projects from retaining walls to patios to landscaping. I trust her completely to provide a superior result at a reasonable price. And she’s fun to work with!
Description of Work: Address issues with Magnolia trees. Remoce weed cloth that was impeding oxygen to the trees. Power wash the premises, sealed the stonework and patios, and re-mulched landscape beds.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much for being a wonderful repeat customer! Always happy to assist. Have a wonderful Season :) J.
Morning Star is a company I’ve used several times. This go round they did a lot of clean up for Spring, powerwashed everywhere, and did extensive sealing and staining of our pergola, pool, and fencing. Jodi recreated a dull, unused area into a very cozy patio area including fire-pit. They installed lights as well and now I have a second area for relaxing. Couldn’t be happier, and also hired Jodi to do estate management on both my properties. Project went smooth and always recommend.
Description of Work: Clean up property for Spring, stain pergola, and seal the stone patios. Construction of a firepit and new patio decking area. Planted 2 large Sycamore trees and mulched
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michelle H.
02/2024
5.0
contractors, fencing, landscaping, mulch, hardscaping, patios, outdoor kitchens, irrigation systems
+ 6 more
Finding Jodi and her amazing crew at Morningstar Landscaping was one of the luckiest days of my life. I had complete landscaping plans for my home and the person I hired did a little work and then ghosted me. Jodi came in and exceeded my expectations. Their work was excellent, they were extremely knowledgable, reliable, and communicative. I was particularly impressed with their great balance of being professional AND friendly. Jodi did a great job of executing my vision, while helping guide my choices towards plants that were going to be fairly easy to care for and appropriate for my planting region. I am absolutely thrilled at the result, and since last May, have actually brought them back for a tree-planting and Spring cleaning project. Jodi has incredible patience and has spent hours helping to educate me as to how to care for my new landscaping and seems to always make time for my questions (so. many. questions:-) Thanks Jodi & Crew! I can and do regularly recommend these wonderful folks to anyone!!!
Description of Work: Front walkway, stacked stone beds, planting & lighting; Back bed, patio, planting, re-route irrigation, & lighting. Pre- Spring clean up and fence disposal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Reading this just makes my heart explode! Thank you so much for your kind words. My guys and I just loved/love working for you and we are always grateful for your business and kindness. Looking forward to continue to work for you and will always be here for your questions! I loveeee how your backyard and front turned out 😊 Thank you so much, Jodi
The project went perfectly. Took just over 5 weeks of which I was out of town for 2. Same crew every day and Jodi communicated constantly over text with video and picture updates so that the project could continue with me there.
Description of Work: Removal of large, old deck and reconstruct with a new Outdoor Living Space including stone patio, bar, custom pergola, kitchen, ceiling fan, and staining
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much for the review and trusting us for this project. Wow- what a Diff!!! It turned out stunning and the before/afters are incredible. From me and the team, we all wish you the best of Holidays to come and please stay in touch with any of your future project needs :) Jodi
Teresa G.
10/2023
5.0
landscaping, masonry, remodeling, tree service
+ 2 more
Really well. I invested in the big things like an irrigation system and landscape lighting. Jodi and her team considered a couple of alternatives and made the most of my budget. Jodi and I approached this as the beginning of a long-term relationship where we’ll continue to work together to continue to beautify my property. I found Jodi to be knowledgeable about the native plants and excited to suggest other plants I might enjoy in the future. She is a great communicator and very responsive.
Description of Work: Clean up tree and plant debris, do corrective cuts and prune, stone pathway, install irrigation system and 3 outlets.
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Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to work for you and please stay in touch so we can discuss some cool plantings for you to do next spring. Appreciate your business and I am always here for your plant and landscaping needs. J.
Used Morning Star again to clean and replace many plants and 2 trees, made adjustments to the irrigation, cleaned everywhere and applied mulch. We also had them stone our mailbox. Looks great, very happy
Description of Work: landscaping, mulch, irrigation, and stonework
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Always a pleasure, stay in touch, and have a wonderful holiday seasons to come! Thank you so much for your repeated business. Jodi
I recently hired Morningstar Landscaping & Construction to transform my yard, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Brainstorming the patio and yard design with Jodi was enjoyable and collaborative. The install crew is made up of true craftsmen, displaying remarkable attention to detail. The patio, benches, steps, and privacy trees exceeded my expectations! The quality of the materials and the precision in its construction are outstanding. It has become my favorite spot to hang out. The overall process was easy and fast. Morningstar was able to work with my schedule, minimize disruption, and they even completed the project faster than expected--allowing us to enjoy our transformed yard sooner than anticipated! I highly recommend Morningstar. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and ability to design creatively are unparalleled. We love our new backyard!
Description of Work: Create and construct a new flagstone patio with bench seating, steps, and install 3 large trees
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank y’all so much for the kind review and choosing us for your project, wow what a difference! It looks so beautiful and very happy to be of service to you and make it beautiful. Have the best Summer and always stay in touch with any questions and future projects. Jodi
Jodi and her crew at Morningstar Landscaping were amazing! They created a new flagstone patio for me and also added a pathway with some old pavers I had leading from the patio the the back gate. I absolutely love my new patio! Jodi has a great eye for outdoor design and her crew is very talented at what they do. They completed the work on time and the quality of the work is excellent. I would definitely hire Morningstar Landscaping again!
Description of Work: Create and construct a new flagstone patio consisting of foundation and limestone, and also a stepping stone pathway
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much! It looks beautiful and we all wish you the best Seasons and get togethers on your new patio. Please stay in touch for future plant ideas once we get out of this intense heat wave. J.
The work Jodi and her crew did exceeded all of my expectations. The communication was fantastic every step of the way to ensure the project was finished exactly how we wanted. Customer service to the max!! I am extremely particular and detail oriented with my home projects and have struggled to find a contractor in Austin that reciprocates that attitude— until we met Jodi. The entire experience was great, and the finished product was way better looking than I could have imagined. We went from never using our backyard to now being out there every night of the week. If you want a fantastic finished project, great communication and customer service, go with Morningstar. They knocked ours out of the park!!!
Description of Work: Construction of pickle ball court, decorative gravel, French drain, addition to extend patio, irrigation, additions, and adjustments, installation of steel, edging, prep, and lay new sod, removal of dead tree, material, and installation of three large trees
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much for the review and trusting us with your project! It turned out sooooo cool! Everything looks amazing from the decorative gravel, patio, and of course the court- how fun. Please stay in touch with any questions regarding the trees and y’all were awesome to work for. Have a wonderful Summer, and we thank you. Jodi
We couldn’t be happier with the work that Jodi and her team did in our backyard. She took our newly constructed pool/spa and pavilion and added so much character and life to the project. The outdoor kitchen is beautiful and the fireplace is truly a work of art! I saved the best part for last…the plants! Jodi really knows her plants and has an eye for what will fill a space with the most beautiful native plants that are alive with color and will grow happily in our space for years to come! Without Jodi’s design expertise, we couldn’t have achieved this beautiful result! We are so grateful!
Description of Work: Complete renovation in front and backyard including a beautiful fireplace, full size kitchen, bench seats, landscape lighting, irrigation and grass installation, gravel and stepping stones, and of course lots of plants!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much for trusting us with your project and being so cool to work for! The transformation is quite incredible and I’m excited to see updates in the future as the plants grow. Stay in touch with any questions and y’all have a wonderful Summer enjoying that amazing outdoor living space! :) Jodi
On time, efficient and friendly service. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Replaced landscape lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michelle H.
04/2023
5.0
concrete driveways, handyman service, remodeling
+ 1 more
Jodi and her team exceeded my expectations! I had a landscaping design done by a company whose bid for the work seemed excessive, so I initially went with an individual who bid much lower. He did some work, then disappeared into thin air:-( Jodi swooped in to save the day! They actually had to undo/redo some things that had been done incorrectly. Not only did she transform my front and back yard into exactly what I had envisioned, working with them was much less stressful than I expected -- it was actually fun! All the work was done as promised, and with exceptional craftsmanship. I was so appreciative that Jodi communicated with me every step of the way, keeping my vision at the forefront while offering her expertise to help me make the best choices for my project. They were always willing to work around my schedule, and her whole team was not only exceptionally talented, they were also very professional, friendly, and respectful of my home and space. We are already planning a follow up project and I would recommend Jodi and the Morningstar Landscaping Team wholeheartedly and without reservation!
Description of Work: Complete lakdscape design and installation. Recreate the front and backyard. Construct an outdoor living space including fire-pit and patio. Install drainage grates for proper water run-off. Add decorative gravel and landscape lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Mone N.
02/2023
5.0
landscaping, mulch, tree service
+ 1 more
Morning Star Landscaping came quickly to assist in the damage after the storm. Within few hours they were able to clear all the branches and debris. I’m impressed and thankful for the awesome work. Thanks again!
Description of Work: Cut and remove broken branches from trees after the ice storm. Make corrective cuts also on existing limbs that were effected.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Keith B.
02/2023
5.0
landscaping, mulch, tree service
+ 1 more
Can’t say enough great things about Jodi and her crew. They’re prompt, professional and the communication was flawless. We will continue to work with them in the future.
Description of Work: Clean up broken branches and limbs after the storm, make corrective cuts on pruning, and haul off debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gary C.
02/2023
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
Morning Star was able to assist us in removing many damaged tree limbs, did corrective pruning, and cleaned up the site. Thank you for coming so quickly
Description of Work: Remove debris after the Austin Ice Strom on 2/1/2023. We called on 2/4 and got help on 2/5!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you very much. Was our pleasure to help a repeat customer in this time of need after that storm. It’s been crazy working very long days to try and help as many ppl as we can, but we do so gladly. Have a wonderful Season to come. J.
Jodi and her team did a fantastic job!! We could not be more pleased. They communicated effectively, did the work professionally and with great craftsmanship. The whole team was a joy to work with but Jodi is fantastic! I highly recommend Morning Star!!
Description of Work: Created a custom outdoor kitchen for new grill, green egg, and cabinets. This included backsplash and electrical outlets also. kitchen was limestone with buff lueders for the counter tops. They also created a walk-way, instslled polycarbonate fir our pergola, dud some masonry repair, and added outlets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much! Y’all were fun to work for and we are very happy to be of service. It turned out great and we all are wishing you the best Seasons to come and enjoying cooking on that new grill :) Jodi
Brought back Morning Star to do some Winter clean up after the bad freeze and get a plan for Spring plantings. Jodi and her crew did a great job, added winter color, did some light pruning on the trees, and mulched. They also added a few landscape lights and did some interior painting touch-ups. I have used them for large and smaller projects and never been disappointed. Looking forward to landscaping in the Spring as well as new hardscaping. Great job.
Description of Work: Landscaping, clean up, painting, lighting, and future planning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Michael H.
10/2022
1.0
landscaping, fireplaces
+ 0 more
Paid the Angi's deal for consulatation; they never called me or reached out. I called them and left multiple messages but never heard back.
Description of Work: Landscape Consultation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$49
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Hi there, we have no record of any messages, texts, or email submissions. We also do not have any 49.00 offers and are currently booked out this year. Please check with Angie’s to make sure you have the right company, and I will notify them as well. Apologies for their mix up, as we always provide the best service. Not the first time this has happened though. Have a great holiday season!
Overall, we are really pleased with the end product that transformed a muddy mess into a useable backyard. The crew was great and after the work started they showed up each day through the construction. Would highly recommend Jodi and her team.
Description of Work: Restore the landscaping after pool construction was done. Project included creating and installing a new driveway area with pavers, several French drains, installation of new trees, laying new sod, and adjusting irrigation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much, it was our pleasure and we all wish y’all the best Holidays Seasons! J.
Morningstar is great to work with. From the initial consult to the final install day, they were professional all the way. They listened to our concerns and goals and solved our issues very successfully. We will be hiring them again in the future.
Description of Work: Create a new pathway from the front entrance to guesthouse. Create 2 patio areas in front and back of guesthouse and install french drains.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and trusting us with your project. We really enjoyed working for you and everything looks beautiful! Stay in touch and definitely see you on the next phase going into Season changes. Jodi
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Stone and Gravel,
Masonry,
Patios,
Decks and Porches,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn Irrigation,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Exterior Painting,
Drain Pipe Installation
FAQ
Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. offers warranties.
Morningstar Landscaping & Construction Inc. offers the following services: We are an award-winning landscape design/build/service company that specializes in landscape construction. We design and create outdoor living spaces of all kinds.